Lisa Kadane

Lisa Kadane

Lisa is an award-winning lifestyle journalist based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Her work can also be found in publications like BBC Travel, Reader's Digest and The Toronto Star.

In between travel assignments, Lisa writes about food, drinks, health, parenting and special needs (inspired by her son, who has autism).

Latest from Lisa Kadane

The one parenting trick everybody needs to know

The one parenting trick everybody needs to know

Positive reinforcement examples that can encourage your kids to clean their toys, brush their teeth and maybe even be nice to one another.

A new parents' guide to the pharmacy aisle

A new parents' guide to the pharmacy aisle

7 tips and tricks that’ll save you time and money when shopping for kids’ stuff at the drugstore.

The COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 to 15: What parents need to know

The COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 to 15: What parents need to know

What’s the deal with blood clots during pregnancy?

Pregnancy health

What’s the deal with blood clots during pregnancy?

Is your kid faking sick? Here's what to do

Is your kid faking sick? Here's what to do

Pretending to be sick is nothing new, but during the pandemic, an exaggerated headache comes with a huge ripple effect. Here's how to deal with it.

The benefits of sending your kid to overnight camp

The benefits of sending your kid to overnight camp

It’s not easy to send your kid away for weeks at a time, but the built-in benefits of overnight camp are hard to deny.

What you need to know about ear tube surgery in kids

What you need to know about ear tube surgery in kids

There's a 1 in 15 chance your kid will need ear tube surgery at some point. Here's why, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

10 Proven Ways to Finally Stop Yelling at Your Kids

10 Proven Ways to Finally Stop Yelling at Your Kids

It scares your kids and makes you feel terrible—and experts say it doesn’t even work. Stop yelling with this 10-step program.

EQ vs IQ: Why emotional intelligence will take your kid further in life

EQ vs IQ: Why emotional intelligence will take your kid further in life

Long gone are the days of taking IQ tests. Here's why emotional intelligence is a better predictor of your child’s success.

Will your kids be friends as adults?

Will your kids be friends as adults?

There are no guarantees your kids will be besties when they grow up, but how you parent can impact their relationship in adulthood.

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

What it's like to go back to school—as a parent

Moms and dads make excellent pupils, but face more challenges when they return to school after having kids. Here's what to expect.

Oops! I made alcohol seem cool to my kid

Oops! I made alcohol seem cool to my kid

Cocktail expert Lisa Kadane likes nothing more than mixing drinks at the end of a long day. Trouble is, her daughter started to like it, too.

Constantly reminding and nagging? Here's when to let your kid fail

Constantly reminding and nagging? Here's when to let your kid fail

You could keep nagging and reminding your kids of their responsibilities. Or, you could let the natural consequence of their actions teach them something.

Breath-holding spells: Why some toddlers turn blue and pass out

Breath-holding spells: Why some toddlers turn blue and pass out

Breath-holding spells, aka involuntary breath, holding is terrifying, but the common toddler phenomenon is rarely a cause for concern.

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Should schools ban Valentine’s Day cards?

Two moms weigh in on whether or not schools should ban kids from handing out valentines at school.

Kick Your Bad Parenting Habits

Kick Your Bad Parenting Habits

Snacks for dinner, screen-addicted kids, co-sleeping and So. Much. Yelling. How to cope when you feel like you’re stuck in a (parenting) rut.

Is your teen just shy or do they have social anxiety disorder?

Is your teen just shy or do they have social anxiety disorder?

Here’s the rundown of everything you need to know about social anxiety disorder in teens and how to help them cope through it.

Doctors should start screening for autism as early as 6 months, says CPS

Doctors should start screening for autism as early as 6 months, says CPS

The Canadian Paediatric Society hopes to shift diagnosis and care for kids with autism from specialists to community practitioners.

When to actually worry that your kid still can't read

When to actually worry that your kid still can't read

Kids learn to read at different speeds. But at what point should you actually start to worry? Here are the red flags to watch out for.

Are split grades really so bad?

Are split grades really so bad?

Investigating split grades: Here's why more elementary schools are forming multigrade classrooms, and what parents need to know.